NINE-time VMEA Blue Ribbon Recipients,​13 Years of Superior Ratings

The 6th grade band did an amazing job at Kings Dominion on May 4th! The band earned "Superior" ratings from all three judges and an average score of 97 out of 100!! WOW!! Great job FMS 6th grade band!!!

All County Band has been moved to take place all day Saturday, March 3rd. Here is the updated schedule. Parents will need to provide all transportation.

Friday, March 2: The whole day is cancelled

Saturday, March 3:8:00 a.m. - students meet at Freedom MS ONLY if you need something (instruments and whatever else you might need) 8:30 a.m. - Rehearsals begin - Band is at Spotsylvania High School. We will try to begin as close to 8:30 as possible.1:00 p.m. - Lunch5:00 p.m. - Band concert at Spotsylvania High School

Required performances:March 8- Pre-Assessment concert from 6-7pm in the FMS Auditorium. Concert attire required.March 21- State Assessment performance in the evening at Massaponax HS. Report to FMS at 6:15pm (eat dinner before returning to FMS). Return from MHS by 9:20pm. Concert attire required. Parents are welcome to come and watch the concert at MHS (scheduled performance time is 7:55pm).

The first rehearsal for our 7th and 8th grade assessment band is coming up this Wednesday. If your child is in 8th grade, please sign the permission slip and return it by Wednesday. If your child is in 7th grade, they are invited to participate, but it is not required. Please discuss it with your 7th grade child to see if it is something they would like to do. Smartmusic is strongly encouraged so that practice can be done at home with immediate feedback.

Rehearsals (3-4pm):January 24February 7February 21March 7March 14

Performances:March 8- Pre-Assessment Concert from 6-7PM in the FMS Auditorium.March 21- State Assessment Performance in the evening at Massaponax HS (details TBA).

Mr. Christopher P. Hoovler

Mr. Hoovler is the band director at Freedom Middle School. He has his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from James Madison University and his Master's Degree in Music from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has been teaching band in the public schools since 1997. Mr. Hoovler is a member of VMEA, VBODA, and Phi Beta Mu. Mr. Hoovler has earned Virginia Honor Band status as a former high school director, nine VMEA Blue Ribbon awards, and has earned numerous superior ratings in his career.